chapter 176 part 1
Perhaps I can bring this timeline forward a bit.
For ordinary people, this is undoubtedly a difficult thing. After all, technological development is not achieved overnight. On the contrary, many scientific research achievements often require a long time to bear fruit, and they are full of various coincidences and unexpected developments. Just like the invention of the microwave oven, the initial purpose was to invent a more powerful microwave emitting magnetron for use in radar equipment, and saccharin was discovered by researchers who didn't wash their hands at the time.
These accidents in scientific inventions have shaped our current lives.
And injection molding machines are clearly no different.
The earliest plastic injection molding machine appeared as early as 1872, and it underwent further development later.
Currently, the injection molding machines commonly known on the market, such as the first mass-produced horizontal model introduced by Eckert & Ziegler Company in 1926, were manually driven and formed by air pressure.
This is also the prevalent type of injection molding machine on the market. Although electric injection molding machines that could replace manual drive had appeared, expensive electric drives were not the preferred choice at this time, as injection molding machines were still only used for small-batch product production.
After all, manual labor was cheap.
The manually operated injection molding machine is clearly not what Colin needs.
In that case, it would be almost no different from wooden Lego, so the upgrade and transformation of the injection molding machine became the focus.
As far as Colin knows, injection molding machines truly achieved breakthrough development a few years later.
The popularization of polystyrene promoted the market development of injection molding machines. With the breakthrough in raw materials, injection molding machines gradually shifted from the original compression molding method to injection molding, which was a major breakthrough for injection molding machines and the origin of its true name. Early injection molding machines could not even be described as injection molding; compression molding would be more accurate.
Thinking about the history of injection molding machines in his mind, some ideas began to form.
Since the prototype of the injection molding machine already exists on the market, he could fully pursue this line of research.
For others, a technological breakthrough often requires countless attempts and failures.
But for Colin, he could completely skip these steps.
This is not only because of the ability of [Super Brainpower], but also because of the Anti-World he comes from, where the development of injection molding machines has already been thoroughly industrialized.
Since the injection molding machine industry is destined for upgrade and development.
Then why can't the person who drives this development be me?
Ideas for injection molding machines emerged in his mind.
However, Colin did not immediately put it into action. Instead, he first suppressed his inner thoughts and arranged for Herman Fisher to continue the production and development of Superman action figures, allowing Fischer to develop more types of action figures based on Superman's prototype and open up the market.
At the same time, he also contacted some manufacturers.
He secured the licensing for Superman merchandise, allowing these manufacturers to use Superman's iconic Shield-shaped S Symbol on books and clothing for sale.
In just one day, Colin had completed trademark licensing for over a dozen companies, which also brought him considerable profits.
At the same time, through his relationship with Disney, he also met the representative in charge of European merchandise sales.
Because of the short film "Superman and Mickey," Superman's image has gradually become familiar to the European market. Through this connection, he opened up the overseas market and brought goods with Superman's logo to Europe.
Of course, it was still too early to spread the market throughout Europe with just one "Superman and Mickey." Colin had only licensed two or three European manufacturers, allowing them to produce toothbrushes and kitchen items with the Shield-shaped S Symbol printed on them, earning some foreign exchange.
It is estimated that these licensed merchandise products will bring Colin an income of two hundred to three hundred thousand by the end of the year.
Do not underestimate this number. Keep in mind that throughout the entire licensing process, all Colin provided was Superman's copyright symbol. Those manufacturers, however, had to complete all work including product design, manufacturing, and subsequent sales.
I can now understand why Disney likes licensing so much.
Unfortunately, due to considerations of Superman's image and [Faith], he couldn't achieve comprehensive copyright licensing like Disney's.
From his conversations with Disney, he learned that there are already over a hundred manufacturers in New York alone producing merchandise for Disney.
Across the entire United States, nearly eight hundred companies have obtained licenses.
Therefore, Disney's merchandise ranges from basic toys and books to kitchen and bathroom supplies, covering a wide variety of goods.
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"I have already started acquiring oil stocks in the market according to your request. Because the market generally does not look favorably on the prospects of oil, the transaction price of oil stocks has always been at a relatively low level. The estimated acquisition price per share is between $0.27 and $0.38. In the past few days, I have acquired over 3% of the shares of Seaside United Oil Company..."
Wall Street, in front of the New York Stock Exchange.
Luo Stone reported his work situation to Colin. Although it was estimated that he would need to use three million US dollars to acquire enough equity in Seaside United Oil Company, this did not mean that Colin had to invest all this money at once.
The stock market is a dynamic market. Buying too much stock at once could trigger a counterattack from Seaside United Oil Company, leading to the failure of his acquisition.
Therefore, according to Luo Stone's idea, they would acquire oil stocks little by little through a piecemeal acquisition strategy.
This would not only avoid a major backlash from the market but also reduce the financial pressure on Colin's hands.
So far, Colin's oil acquisition plan has been proceeding smoothly, but Luo Stone has clearly encountered some trouble.
"However, in the trading of these past few days, I seem to have discovered another competitor who is also interested in oil stocks and is also acquiring oil stocks on the market."
Luo Stone had originally believed that, given the current decline in oil stocks, no one else would be very interested in this market, except for Colin, whose objectives were unclear.
But now, it seems that this is not the case.
Another competitor?
Upon hearing Luo Stone's words, Colin's expression did not change, as if he had expected this.
In fact, Colin was even more familiar with the competitor in the oil stock market that Luo Stone mentioned.
Paul Getty, the oil magnate, the world's richest man in the 1960s.
Colin's approach to oil was actually to imitate the actions of this future richest man during the Great Depression, madly buying low-priced oil stocks and then waiting for them to appreciate.
In fact, in the following years, with the recovery of the automobile market, the stock price of oil soared from the current market price of 2.5 cents per share to $20. It was precisely because of his decisive action on oil stock prices that Paul Getty later became a household name as an oil tycoon.
However, now, this future oil tycoon and richest man has encountered a competitor in the market.
Colin, the fake claimant, met Paul Getty, the real claimant, but he did not seem to intend to retreat.
"Continue acquiring shares. If Seaside United Oil Company counterattacks, then launch acquisitions against the companies affiliated with Mission Company that hold Seaside United Oil Company equity."